Shakeyda I.

Shakeyda I. is currently serving as a Cyber Security Analyst at MERS of Michigan, where she focuses on strengthening the organization's cybersecurity posture and protecting sensitive financial and municipal data assets. Her role encompasses incident response, threat analysis, vulnerability management, and policy development within the public pension and retirement plan administration sector—specifically covering cybersecurity risks in public sector financial systems.

Previously, Shakeyda held positions as an Electronic Health Records Specialist at Ingham County and as a Medical Administrative Assistant at CAPITAL INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, where she gained deep expertise in healthcare IT, electronic records security, and compliance with data privacy regulations. Her career background includes hands-on experience in both healthcare administration and cybersecurity applications in the medical industry, providing a unique intersection of technical and sector-specific knowledge.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Defense and Information Assurance from Davenport University, an Associate's degree in Computer Networking and Cybersecurity from Lansing Community College, and an Associate of Science in Medical Administration from Baker College. Shakeyda's multidisciplinary education and significant cross-sector experience position her as a security expert serving asset managers and municipal financial organizations, with notable contributions in strengthening cyber safeguards for investment data and healthcare records.